From France or free man
A phonetic Spanish-influenced variation of Francesca, which is the feminine form of the Latin name Franciscus. It ultimately refers to the Germanic tribe of the Franks, whose name is derived from a type of spear, but later became synonymous with the concept of being a free person.
Less common today
Fransheska isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,981 in 1993.
Puerto Rican pop singer and dancer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
